1998 Kia Capital vs. 1998 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 1998 Kia Capital and 1998 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,685 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Meriva weights approximately 68 kg more than 1998 Kia Capital.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Opel Meriva (185 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Capital | 1998 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Capital | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2740 mm |
